Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia and Letter to a Friend
Selections from the varied writings of a 17th century English doctor with a well-stocked mind, an interest in the new science of his age and a deep religious faith. His prose is famous for its Baroque complexity and its frequent eloquence. Sir Thomas endowed English with numerous quotations and was a notable coiner of words, many of which are still in common use. - Summary by Barbara Baker
Genre(s): Essays & Short Works
Language: English
Keyword(s): religion (729), letter (31), friend (7), medici (6), burial (4), 17th century english prose (1), medical writings (1), esoteric writings (1), religio medici (1), urn burial (1) ... [Show full list]